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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.09, 30,568.27 and 12,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.09, 30,568.27 and 12,079.50 is: 16,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.09 : 30,568.27 = 12,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.09/30,568.27 = 12,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.09x = 30,568.27 × 12,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.09x = 369,249,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,249,417.47/22,151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,669.58

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